In any civil proceeding alleging a violation of the provisions of this part, the burden of proving an exemption specified in s. 501.604 or that such person or entity is not otherwise subject to the provisions of this part is upon the person or entity claiming the exemption. In any criminal proceeding alleging a violation of the provisions of this part, the burden of producing evidence to support a defense based upon an exemption specified in s. 501.604 or that such person or entity is not subject to the provisions of this part is upon the person or entity claiming the defense.
Fla. Stat. § 501.624
Exempt businesses; burden of proof
Known as the Florida Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act
The act spans §§ 501.001 to 501.997 (162 sections).
History.--ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.